New Orleans Pecan Clusters

New Orleans Pecan Clusters — sweet, nutty, buttery, and irresistibly Southern — are about to become your new go-to treat. Thank you so much for being here! It means the world to share these little bites of joy with you. And trust me… once you taste them, you’ll wish you’d made a double batch!

Why You’ll Fall in Love With New Orleans Pecan Clusters

These classic Southern candies are everything you want in a homemade treat:
• A little crunchy
• A little gooey
• Perfectly buttery
• And oh-so-chocolatey

They have that melt-in-your-mouth magic that only pecans, caramel, and chocolate can create together. I promise you — these are anything but boring!!

What Do New Orleans Pecan Clusters Taste Like?

Imagine toasted pecans hugged in silky caramel, then covered in a blanket of smooth chocolate. Every bite is a balance of sweet, buttery richness with a beautiful nutty snap. Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and you get that irresistible salty-sweet finish that keeps you coming back for “just one more.”

Benefits of These Homemade Pecan Clusters

• Quick dessert — ready in under 20 minutes
• No baking required
• Simple ingredients you probably already have
• Perfect for gifting, holidays, and parties
• Customizable — choose your chocolate, add sea salt, drizzle… get creative!

Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to whip up these dreamy clusters:

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1½ cups chocolate (milk, dark, or white — your choice)
  • Optional: sea salt for sprinkling

Tools You’ll Need

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoon for drizzling
  • Heat-safe spatula

Simple, right? That’s the joy of Southern candy-making — minimal fuss, maximum flavor!

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

Want to play around? Here are some fun twists:

  • Use toasted pecans for extra flavor.
  • Swap chocolate types — dark for richness, milk for classic sweetness, white for something fancy.
  • Use half pecans + half almonds for a mixed-nut cluster.
  • Add a caramel drizzle on top for a glossy finish.
  • Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a dairy-light version.

How to Make New Orleans Pecan Clusters (Step-By-Step)

 

 

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